How far is Fresno, CA from Oxnard, CA?

The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Oxnard, CA is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.87 mi
04h 22m
Flight
179.36 mi
288.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.36 mi
Kilometers
288.65 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.87 mi
Kilometers
363.51 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxnard
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM PDT
Return by in Fresno
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fresno
2026-04-22T16:34
Arrive Oxnard
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fresno
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenfield
CA

City in Monterey County, California, United States

From Fresno
113 mi
02h 11m
To Oxnard
112.8 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Oxnard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Oxnard.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North First Street

    1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue

    1227 ft · 29 sec · East Tulare Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Tulare Street

    791 ft · 22 sec · Tulare Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward CA 41 South

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

    954 ft · 13 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yosemite Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Yosemite Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Bakersfield, Los Angeles

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Golden State Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Golden State Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Golden State Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    48.7 mi · 56 min · Golden State Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road

    1828 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Henry Mayo Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East Telegraph Road

    12.7 mi · 16 min · East Telegraph Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Ventura Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ventura Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Telegraph Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Telegraph Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Santa Paula Freeway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Santa Paula Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 118: Wells Road, Satticoy

    795 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy

    955 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 118 East: Saticoy, Wells Road South

    805 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on South Wells Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Wells Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Los Angeles Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Los Angeles Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Vineyard Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Vineyard Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Oxnard Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · North Oxnard Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    38 m · 3 sec · East 5th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Oxnard.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Freeway
81.2 mi · 36%
Golden State Highway
58.6 mi · 26%
CA 99 South
40.4 mi · 18%
East Telegraph Road
12.7 mi · 6%
Santa Paula Freeway
7.92 mi · 4%
West Telegraph Road
6.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Highway

58.6 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
179.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
02h 11m from Fresno
Leave By
8:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Oxnard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Oxnard?

The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Fresno and 112.8 miles from Oxnard.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.98 one way or $91.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fresno and Mostly Sunny near Oxnard.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.

RAIL

Bakersfield

12 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

47 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

52 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

79 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Oxnard. Straight-line distance: 179.36 mi (288.65 km).

Fresno

#1 Fresno

The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.

Population530,267
Coordinates36.7477300, -119.7723700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Oxnard

#2 Oxnard

The second most populous city in Ventura County, California.

Population207,945
Coordinates34.1975000, -119.1770500
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Fresno (-119.77237, 36.74773)
End: Oxnard (-119.17705, 34.1975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.17 L · about $45.98
Round trip
$91.96
15.94 gal · 60.34 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $45.98 $91.96
Mid-grade $6.07 $48.35 $96.69
Premium $6.24 $49.76 $99.51
Diesel $7.57 $60.31 $120.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fresno and Oxnard. The current time is 16:34:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.